Vice Lord Lieutenant Sara Stonor DL and Deborah Bedford DL were guest speakers at the International Women’s Conference held at Eastbourne Town Hall where they gave presentation speeches about ‘Women in Public Office’, linking to the role of women within the Lieutenancy and High Sheriff in the County. The conference, organised by the Eastbourne and District Soroptimists, celebrated the centenary of the first women in the UK having the vote, and there were speakers from many aspects of women’s life in Eastbourne and beyond.

The Lord Lieutenant, the High Sheriff and the Mayor of Brighton & Hove, together with other guests, attended and participated in the Children’s Act of Remembrance service which took place at St Bartholomew’s Church on Friday 11 November.

The Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, Mr Peter Field, attended a special investiture ceremony at the Town Hall in Eastbourne on Friday 21st October to award British Empire Medals (BEM) on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen to six worthy recipients from East Sussex.

Those receiving their BEM were:

Kenneth GARDNER (Brighton, East Sussex)
Co-Founder, Krazy Kat Theatre. For services to Children’s Theatre and Children with Physical Disabilities.

Speaking after the ceremony the Lord Lieutenant, Peter Field said “It is always a pleasure to recognise those who do so much in their fields of work or by volunteering to improve the lives of other in the County and further afield. These special individuals are recognised for a wide range of reasons but mainly to the devoted service they have given which only highlights the diversity in our County. I am so pleased they have been nationally recognised for their contribution”. The ceremony was hosted by the Mayor of Eastbourne, Cllr Pat Hearn. The Vice Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff were also in attendance.

On 5 October The Lord Lieutenant and Mrs Field joined in the Framfield and Blackboys Women’s Institute’s 90th Anniversary celebrations and enjoyed meeting members over afternoon tea at Deans Place Hotel in Alfriston. For more information visit https://www.thewi.org.uk

Mrs Juliet Smith JP, Deputy Lieutenant, represented the Lord Lieutenant when she joined paralympian Simon Munn and the Mayor of Peacehaven on a tour of Peacehaven local schools. Simon Munn is a local resident and was a member of the Bronze winning GB wheelchair basketball team in the recent 2016 Paralympics. The tour was followed by a reception hosted by the Mayor of Peacehaven where they were joined by the High Sheriff, local councillors and Simon’s family members.

The Lord Lieutenant was happy to cut the ribbon to launch Headway charity’s new client 16-seater Minibus with adaptable wheelchair lift. The minibus will help those with Acquired Brain Injury to more easily access their Day Centre in Newick and enjoy outings and social events to aid their rehabilitation. The Mayor of Eastbourne, Cllr Pat Hearn, was in attendance to also enjoy the celebrations. For more information go to www.headway-hp.org.uk

The Lord Lieutenant attended the Celebration of the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Air Training Corps a national youth organisation parented by the Royal Air Force. The Organisation was formed on the 5th February 1941. This event also sees the dedication of the new banner for Sussex Wing ATC, to replace the existing one. Please visit their website for more info – www.sussexwing.org

On Friday, 7 October, The Lord Lieutenant officially opened the New Willingdon and Jevington Parish Council Office with a speech and the cutting of the ribbon.

This exciting project which has resulted not only in having for the first time their own Parish Council Office, but also retaining 2 public conveniences. The opening was also attended by Caroline Ansell MP, Amanda Hodge of Wealden District Council, Councillor Michael Ensor, Chair of ESCC, Pam Doodes vice chair of WDC, Peter Shoesmith the Architect, Colbran & Wingrove the contractor, Parish Councillors, other invited guests and residents.

The Lieutenancy in East Sussex

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Lord Lieutenant Message

East Sussex is a beautiful County with a rich history. Its citizens are friendly and welcoming, but we do have areas of deprivation and we all need support from time to time. If you live in our County, whether it be in the city and urban environment or in a rural area I would like to urge you to get involved, by volunteering if you can or by taking an active part in whatever way is appropriate for you to enhance both our environment and the lives of those who live in it.